Microwave Oven Care; General Cleaning - Whirlpool W11108505B User Instructions

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first
unless otherwise noted.
Microwave Oven Door And Exterior
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
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Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
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scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
Stainless Steel
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish 31462 (not included):
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See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
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Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Vinegar for hard water spots.
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

General Cleaning

Control Panel
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or some paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
■
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662
■
(not included):
See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
Microwave Oven Cavity
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner,
steelwool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
Average soil
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
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Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
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Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with
soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
Lemon juice or vinegar:
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Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Turntable
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
Cleaning Method:
Mild cleanser and scouring pad
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Dishwasher
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